MacLachlan, Bill wrote: > Is there a big performance difference between the 1.6 and the 1.9? > Bill M > 82 GL I wish I had the complete answer. I think there should be, but it will only be effective if the transmission is re-geared appropriately. My 1.9 was pretty well dead when I bought the van, and I have not finished rebuilding it. I know there are others on the list that have 1.9NA engines that should be able to give an opinion based an an engine in good condition. Mike Snow 1982 Westfalia diesel |
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